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SHOPWISE Iloilo City Opening December 2018

07/25/202011/11/2019 by The Kano

UPDATED NOV. 11, 2019

While the new Shopwise did open last year, unfortunately the Rustan’s Marketplace next to SM City in Iloilo has already closed. On a shopping trip to Iloilo City this past Sunday, we were saddened to see the new Marketplace shut down. The closure, according to sources, was due to lack of business.

Frankly, I wasn’t surprised. The store offered a great selection of meats, vegetables, and other products, but every time I visited the store with my asawa, there was a noticeable lack of customers. My wife loves their Top Cafe coffee and Fish Tofu (I can live without the tofu, myself.)

However, we were informed that the Shopwise and Marketplace at MegaWorld is still currently open for business. Here’s the original story:

My asawa and I had just entered the check-out lane during the Grand Opening of The Marketplace, Festive Walk Mall, Iloilo City. I was speaking to a friendly and knowledgeable Marketplace (Rustan’s) employee while the cashier rang up our purchases. Much to my surprise and delight, the affable worker informed me of the following: SHOPWISE Iloilo City Opening December 2018.

ISIS Targeting Iloilo City? Fake News

06/15/201902/01/2019 by The Kano

Is ISIS targeting Iloilo City? Text messages warn that the terrorist organization is already in Iloilo City. Furthermore, the notices claim that ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) is currently planning to launch attacks in Iloilo. Finally, the messages point out a specific target, the Jaro fiesta on Feb 2, 2019.

Kickin’ Back at Kuya J’s SM City Iloilo

11/23/201910/13/2018 by The Kano

After not wanting to wait 15 minutes for a pancake breakfast at SM Delgado’s Jollibee, we traveled over to a nearby McDonald’s in Iloilo City. A male server with red lipstick greeted me.

The Marketplace Festive Walk Mall Iloilo Grand Opening

11/23/201910/08/2018 by The Kano

I don’t like crowds. Christmas shopping in malls swarming with bargain hunters doesn’t appeal to me at all. That said, my asawa and I recently headed over to the Marketplace Festive Walk Mall Iloilo Grand Opening. Probably not a good idea for someone that detests hordes of shoppers.

Diagnosis Still Unknown: Iloilo Statlab Results

11/23/201907/14/2017 by The Kano

“Diagnosis Still Unknown: Iloilo Statlab Results.” A previous post dealt with my asawa’s recent visit to our local emergency room in Guimaras. The provincial hospital on our island province is ill-equipped to handle major medical emergencies. It doesn’t even possess a working ultrasound machine.

Cheap TV in the Philippines: ABS-CBN TVplus Black Box

11/23/201904/03/2017 by The Kano

Regular readers of “Philippines Plus” know your author, the crusty old expat, is a cheap son-of-a-gun. Sure, we might be paying big bucks for our monthly 1290 Peso Plan with Cignal satellite, 26 bucks, but I wanted a more frugal option for one of our other four television sets

Ace Hardware Puts the Hammer Down

11/23/201909/18/2016 by The Kano

There’s been heightened security throughout the Philippines since a recent terrorist bombing in Davao City killed 14 people. President Duterte proclaimed “a state of lawless violence” to counter terrorism and strengthen his war on drugs. “Ace Hardware Puts the Hammer Down” recounts our latest visit to Ace’s retail outlet at SM City in Iloilo.

The City Mall Parola Expat Experience

06/12/202008/09/2016 by The Kano

“The City Mall Parola Expat Experience.” A retired fart like me has plenty of time to go shopping with his asawa. I enjoy checking out new places. Parola is located at Fort San Pedro Drive in Iloilo City. Guimaras, the island province we call home, is an approximately 12-15 pump boat ride away from Ortiz Wharf, minutes from Parola.